How to pronounce xenocide
Say it like ZEN-uh-syde. Xenocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenocide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of xenocide
American and British speakers say xenocide in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEN-uh-syde.
What does xenocide mean?
- The killing of a stranger or foreigner.
- The genocide of an entire alien species.
- The intentional killing of an entire foreign (plant or animal) species.
Where does xenocide come from?
From xeno- + -cide.
Words that rhyme with xenocide
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xenocide.
Questions about saying xenocide
How do you pronounce xenocide?
Say ZEN-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenocide?
Xenocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · uh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say xenocide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.